Tyson Pedro Loses Fan Support as Modestas Bukauskas Redeems Himself After ‘Horrible End’ to Previous Stint at UFC 284

Modestas Bukauskas scored a unanimous decision win over Tyson Pedro at UFC 284. Pedro and Bukauskas met in the octagon in a light heavyweight clash on the UFC 284 prelims. The 29-year-old Lithuanian stepped in on three weeks’ notice. However, he put up a strong show to snatch a win away from hometown hero Tyson Pedro.

“The Baltic Gladiator” made the most of the opportunity by going toe-to-toe with Pedro. The final scorecards read 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28 in favor of the short-notice replacement.

Fans react to Tyson Pedro vs. Modestas Bukauskas at UFC 284

Pedro came into the fight having won three out of his last five bouts. He was also riding a three-fight win streak. Bukauskas had also won his last two but had lost three out of his last five.

Fans on twitter showed their appreciation for Bukauskas. Considering this was his second stint in the UFC after being cut in 2021 following three straight fights, Bukauskas showed the promotion why he belonged there.

Meanwhile, Tyson Pedro did not get much love. Fans went after the supposed fan favorite for his questionable gas tank, Some of them pointed out how Pedro has not won a fight that went past the first round.

Tyson Pedro did not curry any favor with the fans after he landed a blow on Bukauskas during the fight.

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